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Jack-O'-Lantern Nights at Stone Zoo

When
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PMThursday–Sunday nights in October, 5:30–9:30 p.m. (last entry 8:30 p.m.)
Where
Stone Zoo149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA 02180Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages; children under age two free
Cost
Plan-Ahead Pricing online (amounts not printed; gate prices higher). Children under two free. MA EBT/WIC: $10 per ticket for up to four. Groups 20+: $14 per person.EBT/WIC $10 tickets
Organizer
Zoo New England

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 15 · Fri, Oct 16 · Sat, Oct 17 · Sun, Oct 18 · Thu, Oct 22 · Fri, Oct 23 · Sat, Oct 24 · Sun, Oct 25 · Thu, Oct 29 · Fri, Oct 30 · Sat, Oct 31

Experience the magic of autumn after dark as Stone Zoo transforms into a glowing wonderland of hundreds of illuminated, carved pumpkins, large pumpkin sculptures and family-friendly Halloween fun. October 1–31, Thursday–Sunday, 5:30–9:30 p.m.; last entry 8:30 p.m. Remaining nights in the research window: Oct 15–18, 22–25 and 29–31. Tickets are required for all guests; children under age two are free. Plan-Ahead Pricing applies online and gate prices are higher (standard amounts not printed). Massachusetts EBT and WIC cardholders pay $10 per ticket for up to four tickets (daytime admission not included). Groups of 20+ pay $14 per person.

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Official sources checked2026-10-13

Published details checked online. Contact responsiveness and live booking availability have not been confirmed.

EBT/WIC $10 tickets

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Year not printed on the event page; the Stone Zoo home page shows 'Jack-O'-Lantern Nights ... Through October 31' and the hours page lists it for October of the current season. Occurrence dates computed from Thu–Sun within Oct 13–31, 2026.